A Louisiana appellate court ruled that an unlawfully employed teenager who suffered extensive burn injuries was not entitled to additional compensation.
Case: Moran v. Amtrust North America, No. 22-CA-253, 03/01/2023, published.
Facts:…
Gov. J.B. Pritzker appointed Francis Martin Brady to serve as an arbitrator for the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission.
Brady has been practicing law for more than 40 years. He has represented…
An Ohio appellate court ruled that eligibility for temporary total disability compensation depends on whether a worker is unable to work as the direct result of an impairment arising from…
A California appellate court revived a wrongful death suit by a worker’s widow and minor child, finding there was a triable issue as to whether the Privette doctrine shielded the…
A New York appellate court upheld a grant of summary judgment to a worker on his Labor Law claim for his fall from a wet ladder.
Case: Lindsay v. CG Maiden…
A New York appellate court ruled that an injured worker’s employer was not subject to liability for contribution and indemnification to a defendant the worker sued for on-the-job injuries.
Case: Contreras…